Did you know you could do exciting, hands-on research with some of the best engineers and scientists—and get paid for it? Our faculty are tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time—and they want you on their teams.
What is EUREKA?
EUREKA - Engineering Undergraduate Research, Exploration, and Knowledge Advancement is a paid research fellowship for undergraduates aspiring to pursue a Ph.D. at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Research opportunities span the “engineering village” within Tallahassee’s Innovation Park, which includes the MagLab, the Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP), the HighPerformance Materials Institute (HPMI), the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center, and the Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building (IRCB)— a quantum science and engineering hub. The network extends to the InSPIRE Institute in Panama City for applied research in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing.
Welcoming the Trailblazers: Meet the current EUREKA Fellows
We are pleased to introduce this year’s cohort of EUREKA Fellows. These exceptional students embody the next generation of engineering innovators and scholars.
Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Tendo Chen, advised by Yan Li, Ph.D.
Brennan Butler, advised by Jamel Ali, Ph.D.
Allison Casanova, advised by Subramanian Ramakrishnan, Ph.D.
Ha Phuong Nguyen, advised by Jingjiao Guan, Ph.D.
Joceyln North, advised by Bruce Locke, Ph.D.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bethany Thomas, advised by Pedro Fernández-Cabán, Ph.D.
Clara Seman-Varner, advised by Michael Elwardany, Ph.D.
Genessa Dulcio, advised by Pedro Fernández-Cabán, Ph.D.
David Dixon, advised by Sungmoon Jung, Ph.D.
Diego Cuellar, advised by Michael Elwardany, Ph.D.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Patriot Benton, advised by Hui Li, Ph.D.
Jonathon Szponar, advised by Tuy Nguyen, Ph.D.
Abdulai Kamara, advised by Shonda Bernadin, Ph.D.
Diana Origa, advised by Shonda Bernadin, Ph.D.
Fortune Ajayi, advised by Shonda Bernadin, Ph.D.
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Camille Woodfaulk, advised by Cynthia Zhang, Ph.D.
Conner Wai Cheung Jiang, advised by Rebekah Downes, Ph.D.
William Clifford, advised by Zhibin Yu, Ph.D.
Isabella Rodriguez Casasbuenas, advised by Tarik Dickens, Ph.D.
Alex den Boggende, advised by Yanshuo Sun, Ph.D.
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Abigail Mikhael, advised by Mehrdad Kiani, Ph.D.
Naufel Irfan Solaiman, advised by Junliang Liu, Ph.D.
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sydney Chojnacki, advised by Jonas Gustavsson, Ph.D.
Aleksandr Mironovs, advised by Huixuan Wu, Ph.D.
Benjamin Lewis, advised by Shreyas Balachandran, Ph.D.
Benjamin Burry, advised by William Oates, Ph.D.
Tallulah Maramba, advised by Jizhe Cai, Ph.D.
By working directly with faculty on cutting-edge research projects, students:
- Apply classroom theory to real-world problems
- Strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Develop intellectual curiosity and resilience in the face of complex challenges
- Apply for a PhD and choose research as a career after graduation
Potential engineering research areas include:
- Aerospace
- AI
- Biomedical
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer
- Electrical
- Industrial
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Quantum
Why join EUREKA?
- Hourly stipend
- Mentorship within a faculty research group
- Funds for conferences or research supplies
- Waived application fees for PhD applications may be available
- Additional incentives if enrolled in a Ph.D. program
Application Information
The first step is to find a faculty mentor to sponsor you to join their team and engage in their research. The faculty mentor will assist you to complete the application package including a recommendation letter and research project scope. The application package should be submitted to your department chair. You can also fill out the application online and print or send digital copies of the application to your chair.
Appy: September 14 - 30, 2026 Deadline is extended to Friday, Oct 2, 2026!
Decision: October 9, 2026
Start: October 2026
Eligibility Requirements
- Full-time student
- Third or fourth year
- Engineering major
- 3.0+ GPA
Application Requirements
- Application form
- Copy of transcript
- Faculty sponsor letter
- Scope of work (1 page)
Ask your department chair or a faculty member for more information on these requirements.